Asphalt Jungle is a 1950 Film Noir that was based on the 1949 novel written by W. R. Burnett and includes Marilyn Monroe. The story follows a jewlry robbery in a midwestern city. The scene we will discuss starts at 29:22 and ends at 32:42, where Dix and the Doc meet for the first time. … Continue reading Scene 2: Asphalt Jungle
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As a huge fan of the heist film subgenre of noir/crime films, it was an incredibly entertaining experience watching and dissecting this film for my analysis. That personal tidbit aside, in this analysis I will mainly discuss the prominent noir theme of inner city corruption and the scene that I chose to delve into this … More Asphalt Jungle (1950) Scene Analysis
The Asphalt Jungle Scene Analysis The Asphalt Jungle is truly one of the classic noir movies that has stood the test of time and has a great and compelling story that keeps viewers enthralled throughout the entire film. There are several themes of noir that run rampant throughout The Asphalt Jungle. The themes that most notably stood … Continue reading The Asphalt Jungle Scene Analysis
Directed by John Huston What is a theme? It sounds silly, but really, what is a theme? According to the trusty internet, a theme is a subject, a topic, or an issue. Is this the same for films? The answer is yes. A theme is the film’s central, unifying concept or topic. Essentially, what undertoneContinue reading “The Asphalt Jungle (1950)”
When debating which noir theme and which scene from The Asphalt Jungle I would analyze, a standout emerged for each. In terms of theme, the theme of corruption and the city seemed central to the story of the asphalt jungle and particularly to Dix’s character. For a scene, the ending scene in which Dix makes […]
The scene that begins with Dix paying off his debt to Cobby and ends with Cobby having to bribe an officer so he wouldn’t be raided illustrates the themes of corruption in the city as well as existentialism very well. The scene begins at around 28:30 where Dix is bringing the rest of the debt […]
John Huston’s post-war noir film The Asphalt Jungle (1950) features a desolate and barren Midwestern city. The plot involves a group of misfits planning and executing a jewelry heist. Back-stabbings force the characters to unravel amongst themselves, as the city bears witness. The city plays a crucial role in this film, as it works to encapsulate theContinue reading “Scene 2: Themes / The Asphalt Jungle (1950)”
The Asphalt Jungle is another one of John Huston’s classic film noir and heist film. It follows the blueprint essential of any heist film. A man down… Read more “The Asphalt Jungle Scene Analysis”
The Asphalt Jungle has many themes centered around the city and corruption, and this can be scene in the ending of the film, at 1:48:53, as Dix attempts to return home to Kentucky with Doll. Throughout the film we see how Dix is craving to return to his home in Kentucky, hating the city and […]
Double Indemnity is a suspense drama written by Oscar Wilde in 1944. The plot focuses on three characters, Walter Neff (insurance salesman), Phyllis Dietrichson (wife of the deceased) and Barton Keyes (claims adjuster). The story follows the actions of Walter Neff as he kills Mrs.Dietrichsons husband for a double indemnity clause (where you get double … Continue reading Scene 1: Narrative of Double Indemnity (redo)